Cyber Monday Outlook Bullish After Online Sales Jump

The sluggish economy and Thanksgiving Day competition from traditional stores won't slow online sales on Cyber Monday and beyond, analysts say, as Web shoppers hunt for bargains early in the holiday shopping season. Cybersales in the U.S. on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and one of the big days of the year for retailers, pulled ahead of last year's figures. And online sales on ...

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